But he said the accused's "lengthy" criminal record didn't support his application for bail, citing an AVO breach in 2003 as well as a suspended jail term for stalk and intimidate in 2015.

Mr Heilpern said the matters were very serious and "not lightweight threats" and reiterated the intimidating remarks Beaven allegedly made to a police officer and his family when he was bail refused on Christmas Day: "I'll follow you home and rape your daughters".

The magistrate also highlighted Beaven's alleged reference to one of his daughters as a "c**t" and his threat to kill her while he was in the presence of police.

In the newly-constructed dock surrounded by glass walls, Beaven pressed a button to gain the attention of the court and denied accusations he threatened his daughter.

Beaven was refused bail and his case will now be heard on April 7.

As he exited the court, Beaven again denied the allegation he threatened to kill his daughter.